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BTV 375K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,678 mi
Last recorded20,678 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTV 375K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,678 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f floorpan

Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,532 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,909 miles

FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OS OUTER SILL HOLLED IN THE MIDDLE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 18,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OS OUTER SILL HOLLED IN THE MIDDLE

Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,834 miles

Offside trackrod cover split.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some play in offside inner rack joint.

Underside of vehicle heavily repaired.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 18,830 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside trackrod end cover split.

Offside washer weak.

Some play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Underside of vehicle heavily repaird.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,817 miles

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r light unit taped up

rusty underneath

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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BTV 375K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTV 375K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BTV 375K registered?

BTV 375K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is BTV 375K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTV 375K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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